Les Dames NOLA

10/20/2026

Our Serving Up Unreasonable Hospitality panel on October 26 is sold out, but the celebration doesn’t have to stop at the door. 🥂

Enter our drawing to win a package valued at $2150:
✨ A 3 Liter Jeroboam of Yellow Label Veuve Clicquot (valued at $600)
✨ A 2-night river view stay at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans (valued at $1550)

$20 a chance, 3 for $50, or 6 for $100.
Enter from anywhere through the link in our bio before 5:50 PM on 10/26. The winner will be drawn at the end of the panel discussion and notified by text and email.

Every entry supports our Leading from the Heart Awards Program, which funds grants, scholarships and programming in our community.

Thank you to and for helping us raise a glass to New Orleans.

10/16/2026

SOLD OUT! 🥂

We are overwhelmed (in the best way) by the response to Serving Up Unreasonable Hospitality in New Orleans. Thank you to everyone who got a ticket, shared the flyer, and told a friend. This is exactly the kind of community-spirited energy that makes Les Dames d’Escoffier New Orleans so special.

On October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30pm, we’ll gather in the Diamond Room at Cochon (room change) for an afternoon of honest conversation with some of the city’s most celebrated hospitality leaders:

⚜️ Brandon Groh, General Manager, Emeril’s

⚜️ Ti Martin, Co-Proprietor, Commander’s Palace

⚜️ Tim Pacillas, General Manager, Pêche

⚜️ Dr. Afua “Effie” Richardson, Managing Director/Owner, Dakar NOLA

⚜️ Moderated by Camille Collins, Collins Global Communications

A heartfelt thank you to our partners Veuve Clicquot and Link Restaurant Group for helping bring this evening to life, and to our panelists for generously sharing their time and stories.

Didn’t get a ticket? Follow along here and on our stories for highlights from the afternoon, and stay tuned for what’s next from Les Dames NOLA. We’d love to see you at an upcoming event.

10/14/2026

So many Dames in this number -- front of the house, back of the house, IN THE HOUSE. Congratulations to our Dames at Commander's Palace, Compere Lapin, Crawbabies LLC at Vaucresson Creole Cafe & Deli, Galatoire's Restaurant - New Orleans and Peche Seafood Grill! And all of the women in hospitality at these incredible restaurants. We see you. 💙
Les Dames d'Escoffier Int'l (LDEI)

Neighborhood joints, bucket-list splurges and zero tourist traps. Veteran New Orleans food reporter Ian McNulty’s definitive guide to the best restaurants of 2026 is here.

10/13/2026

We are so proud to announce our panel for Serving Up Unreasonable Hospitality in New Orleans! 🍽️

Join Les Dames d'Escoffier New Orleans on Monday, October 26 for a lively conversation on what it really means to give guests more than they expect, inspired by Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality.

✨ Moderator: Camille Collins, Collins Global Communications
✨ Brandon Groh, General Manager, Emeril's
✨ Ti Martin, Co-Proprietor, Commander's Palace
✨ Tim Pacillas, General Manager, Pêche
✨ Dr. Afua "Effie" Richardson, Managing Director/Owner, Dakar NOLA

Swipe to meet each voice. Thank you to our partners Link Restaurant Group and Veuve Clicquot Official.

📍 Calcasieu, Higgins Room, 930 Tchoupitoulas St
🕟 Doors 4:30 PM, seating 4:45 PM, panel 5:00 PM, reception to 6:30 PM

🥂 Plus, a drawing for something BIG from Veuve Clicquot!

🎟️ $20 general admission. $10 for Dames, hospitality and culinary workers, students, and faculty with code Hospitality10. Link in bio.

❤️ Proceeds benefit our Leading from the Heart Awards Program, which supports individuals and organizations advancing our local food, beverage, hospitality, and agriculture community through grants, scholarships, and programming.

10/12/2026

Our Dames have been looking forward to this one, and Coutelier did not disappoint! 🔪

Stop two of GCI Immersion: Japan (Culture, Craft & Cuisine) began with Chef Jackie Blanchard, owner of Coutelier and Sukeban, sharing her story and how she came to build both.

Then Chef Gavin led the most educational knife sharpening lesson and demo, and we all saw how much care and skill goes into a good blade. Kaya, who was so knowledgeable and helpful, helped us explore the shop, and we took our time.

There is so much here: Japanese knives, cookbooks, and pantry finds that every cook will want to take home!

Thank you to Chef Jackie, Chef Gavin, and Kaya for a day we will not forget. 💛

Our Japan day finished with a private omakase at Sukeban. Stay tuned! 🍣

10/12/2026

GCI Immersion: Japan began at Japan Fest at NOMA. We watched the taiko drummers fill the museum steps, heard live music, ate sushi tacos and wok-fired plates, and took in the floral artistry and Rinpa masterworks. It was a full-sensory first stop for our Dames.

Stay tuned...two fantastic stops left to go! !🍣🔪

10/08/2026

Four dining rooms. One idea. 🥂

Stay tuned, there's more to come!

Monday, October 26th. Ticket link in bio.